It's About The Horse The Free Forum for those Doing Parelli - and a whole lot More! "Anything forced and misunderstood can never be beautiful." Xenophon (430-355 B.C.),    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Physiotherapy.          It's About The Horse Forum Index -> Horse General Chat View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Clarissa Member Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 2623 Location: Gympie, SE Qld, Australia Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:27 am    Post subject: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Physiotherapy. I knew there was a legitimate reason why I have horses! Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Physiotherapy. And it’s true, they do keep me mobile, fitter than I would otherwise be & undoubtedly saner than I would otherwise be. Now those are 2 of the best reasons to have horses, don’t you think?   _________________ http://clissats-own-page.blogspot.com/ Most of L4 PNH achieved WooHoo!!   Back to top Mandy'sMarty Member Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Posts: 587 Location: Atlanta, GA Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:23 pm    Post subject: For me, being around horses is much better than drugs. _________________ Marty We must be willing to let go of The life that we planned So as to have the life That is waiting for us. ~Author Unknown Back to top coveredbridgefarm Member Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Posts: 1618 Location: Missouri Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:45 pm    Post subject: If anyone is interested in the actual application of equine psychotherapy, you might consider reading one of Linda Kohanov's books, Riding between the Worlds, or The Tao of Equus. Larry Back to top PasoBaby_CarolU Site Admin Joined: 31 Jan 2009 Posts: 9014 Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:59 pm    Post subject: I'll add Zen Horse Zen Mind to that list. It's excellent about the psychological bond between (some) owners and horses.   Horses will touch part of your brain you rarely know exists.   Incredible. _________________ Carol Nudell Corazon de Oro Paso Finos "The path to your horse's heart lies through your own." Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots.  - Words of Wisdom - Mhar ‎"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss activities; Small minds discuss people." - Eleanor Roosevelt Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         It's About The Horse Forum Index -> Horse General Chat All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Rules and How To - PLEASE READ FIRST----------------Bulletin Board RulesBulletin Board SuggestionsHelp Wanted It's About the Horse Chat----------------Horse General ChatHello and Welcome Newcomers!Beyond Parelli - Continuing EducationMedical and Nutrition DiscussionsFarrier and HoofcareBiomechanics and Purity of GaitThe Spirit of the Horse Horses who Need YOUR HelpEventsCome Ride with UsHelpful LinksLive chatHoofbeats in Heaven Levels Chat----------------Level 1 FriendshipLevel 2 PartnershipLevel 3 RefinementLevels 4, 5, and 6 It's About A Horse Learning Library----------------Audition SubmissionsGround Play On LineGround Play at libertyPlaying under saddleGeneral Horsemanship Nonsense and Other FUN things----------------General ChatYouth Forum - A place for young people to gatherIt's not about the MONEYThe Members Only ForumAdult HumorMember LocatorThe BLOG site FOR SALE----------------Horses for sale or leaseTrailers and TackGoods and ServicesThe Trade, Barter, Lend ForumBooks, DVDs, CDs, VHS, buy, sell, trade or looking  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group